How to Hire an Advisor

Choosing a financial advisor is a challenging task—and not all advisors are created equal. You want a firm that understands all of your financial needs, works in your best interests, and commands the skills and resources to deliver an industry-leading solution. Here are some important elements to consider when doing your research on your next advisor:

Hiring an Advisor: What You Need to Know

West Capital Management

Does the firm’s compensation structure conflict with its objectivity?

Your advisor should offer you unbiased advice and be motivated to serve your interests rather than to earn a commission.

(For more detailed information on all the ways commissions may create conflicts of interest for an advisor, see the Comprehensive Financial Advisor Diagnostic tool, which the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors [NAPFA] provides.)

No – WCM is fee-only, based on a percentage of assets under management. We do not earn commissions or charge additional fees.

Do they have in-house specialists that directly interact with you?

You need unfiltered access to highly-specialized expertise to address all of your varied financial needs, from planning to investment research.

Yes – WCM assigns a team of credentialed specialists from each department for each client relationship. Clients have regular, direct access to each specialist on the team.

Does the firm have any regulatory complaints or filings on their record? Do any of the personnel have reported issues?

This communication is not a solicitation or offer to sell investment advisory services except in states
where we are registered or where an exemption or exclusion from such registration exists. Access to
West Capital Management is only available to clients pursuant to an Investment Advisory Agreement
and accepting delivery of West Capital Management Form ADV Part 2A and 2B. You are encouraged to
read those dread those documents carefully. All investments involve risk and may lose money. West
Capital Management does not guarantee the results of its advice or account management.